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Super Smash Bros. Melee

You'll also find trophies as you cruise though Adventure mode, and you'll be granted new trophies for discovering hidden stages and characters. It adds a great amount of personal drive to the game: at the time of writing, GameSpy has 187 trophies in the bank. You'll be able to view each trophy in your personal Gallery, as well as take in a cool view of your entire collection all at once.

There is no doubt that Super Smash Bros. Melee is one the top games on the GameCube and will be a huge hit this Christmas. But does it really do that much more than the original N64 title? In terms of design, control and gameplay, it doesn't. Instead, Super Smash Bros. Melee adds, adds and adds some more fun to the already superb original game. The extra attention to detail, characters, sights and sounds are a Nintendo enthusiasts' wet dream.

Be assured that all those people staring at the TV screen in total disbelief and utter confusion at the carnage they are witnessing will soon be sniffing around that spare joypad, wondering how they can get in on the action. HAL and Nintendo have done a stellar job at bringing a massive amount of in-depth fun to the GameCube. This is one game you won't put down until every technique, option and secret has been revealed.